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The Powerhouse on Union Street – Green Tour Site # 1
A Creative Path To Zero Energy for Two Small Homes The accessory dwelling unit (ADU) on this…
September in the School Garden
Early fall can be as busy and exciting as spring in the garden. Warm season crops are…
Improving Indoor Air Quality: Creating a truly healthy home
Conversations about indoor air quality have long been part of building an energy efficient home. Now, increasing…
Open the Door to Savings
Energy Performance Score (EPS) from Energy Trust of Oregon can help you find the perfect home. Experience…
Energy Saving Tips for Schools and Homes
Check out these energy-saving tips from the energy heroes at Bear Creek! Lights out Turning off lights…
Green Spotlight: Windflower Farm
This month, TEC made a visit out to Windflower Farm, a beautiful 20-acre farm located just 15 miles…
Bend Climate Action Project
On September 7, 2016, the Bend City Council adopted a resolution that lays out a clear pathway…
Going Paperless at Work
What does it mean to go paperless in your office? While it sounds very noble, depending on…
Welcoming FoodCorps Service Member, Claire
Meet our new FoodCorps service member – Claire! Claire is a native Oregonian who grew up in…
Green Spotlight: The Giggling Gardener
What does everyone love about Bend? The beautiful landscape and abundance of nature, of course! The outdoor…
New milestone – 50,000 LED bulbs installed!
Over the past 21 months, The Energy Challenge of Central Oregon has installed 50,000 super-efficient LED (light…
Volunteer Spotlight: Fiona Schrader
We have several amazing volunteers here at The Environmental Center – one of them being Fiona Schrader,…